Chapter 21: Zhangjia Village is like this, isn't Lijia Village
The topography of Chechi is embattled.
Naturally, it is inevitable that there will be rebellions from major powers.
As a result, there were many small gangs secretly supported by major countries in Chechi
Captain Hu, full name Hu Dingyong.
He also has a gang of his own.
However, unlike other gangs that have been rebelled, they do not have the support of the great powers. They are all small gangs formed by like-minded people who are willing to ask for the lives of the people.
It can also be said to be a rebel army, somewhat similar to the existence of the Heaven and Earth Society.
Unlike ordinary people who are caught for military service, or who are military households themselves, Hu Dingyong came to serve as a soldier voluntarily, and he really wanted to do things for the people.
for his village was destroyed by horse thieves.
So he didn't want to see any more villages infested by horse thieves.
The two subordinates who were pointed out by him and went to Lijia Village with him to investigate the situation were his fellow villagers. All three share a common vision. I hope that one day in the future, I will be able to overthrow this rotten court and return the people to a prosperous future.
It didn't take long for the trio to see the outline of the village.
The three of them tied their horses to the distant mountains and forests.
Then they walked to the village on foot pretending to be a common man.
The purpose of this is not to let the common people know that they are from the government, but not to alarm the monsters.
Entering the village, Hu Dingyong subconsciously held up the straw in the farmland to see. Seeing the dry leaves, Hu Dingyong couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Hey, it seems that the life of the common people is not good this winter......
The two fellows and subordinates standing behind him also had ugly faces.
Because everyone has come out of the countryside, they know very well what problems the rural areas will face in the event of drought.
After a short rest, the three of them continued to walk forward.
Soon, they saw several scrawny, ragged children digging out ant nests.
But they don't dig out ant nests to play, they eat them.
Several children, around an ant nest, caught the ants one by one and stuffed them into their mouths.
This scene made the three of them even more sad.
Hu Dingyong couldn't help but walk forward and ask, "Child, what about your parents?" Didn't they give you a whole meal? ”
A few children, all skinny.
Even though the clothes are not big, they are still loose on them.
A few children looked back at them with innocent eyes. One of the children said in a childish tone: "There is no food left at home. Mom knitted some baskets and went to the city to change food, but she hasn't come back yet. ”
"What about you? Do you too? ”
"My grandfather went up to the mountains to hunt."
"My grandmother went up to the mountains to pick fruit."
When Hu Dingyong heard this, he sighed again. Then he took out a broken silver from his belt: "Good, when your mother comes back, give her the broken silver, and ask her to help you buy some food." ”
When the children heard that there was something to eat, they immediately danced with joy.
"Yay! There's something to eat! ”
"Yay! There's something to eat! ”
The joy of the children soon attracted the attention of others.
At this time, a thin old man walked over and subconsciously protected the child behind him: "You are ......"
"Uncle, don't worry, we are from the government."
One of Hu Dingyong's subordinates took out a token and showed it to the old man.
After the old man learned that he was from the government, he looked more vigilant and protected the child tighter.
Hu Dingyong smiled bitterly: "Uncle, don't worry, we have no malice." We just want to know, what's going on in the village? Although the weather has been dry lately. But that's also the problem after the harvest. Judging from the environment around our Xuanyang City, the village shouldn't be so poor, right? Is it true that every household is like this, and there is no food? ”
The old man looked at Hu Dingyong and the three of them again and again, and after feeling that they didn't look like bad people, he breathed a sigh of relief: "The generals don't know something, the original situation of the village is not so poor. But a while ago, Master Chen came to collect the rent, and we had no money to give, so they forcibly took away our chickens, ducks and grain to pay off the debt, so everyone ended up in such a field......"
"Field rent? It's not winter yet, why do you collect land rent so quickly? One of the subordinates was surprised.
The old man sighed and explained: "Master Chen said that with the recent drought, our harvest this season is not destined to be too good. Plus there's a yokai in our neighborhood. He said, lest we be eaten by monsters, and the rent has not been paid, it is better to collect it in advance. ”
Hu Dingyong and the three of them glanced at each other.
They all saw the surprise in each other's eyes.
Are there really youkai?
Immediately, Hu Dingyong cautiously said to the old man: "Uncle, don't worry. We're here to solve the yokai problem. The army was already waiting at the gates. As soon as we find out the whereabouts of the youkai, the army will immediately set out to destroy the youkai. At that time, you only need to cooperate with the actions of the army and evacuate with the rest of the villagers. Destroy the youkai, just leave it to us. So, uncle, do you know where the monsters are hiding? ”
The old man's face was full of strangeness, and he looked Hu Dingyong and the three of them up and down.
"Three generals, are you on the wrong path? We are here in Zhangjia Village. There are monsters infested, it is the Lijia Village next door......"
The old man pointed in the distance.
Hu Dingyong and the three of them were all stunned, not knowing what to say.
could only respond awkwardly: "Uncle, don't worry." After we go and destroy the monsters, we will definitely inform the prefectural adults about your situation here. When the time comes, without the danger of monsters, I believe that the situation in Zhangjiacun will also be improved......"
After speaking, several people left Zhangjia Village in a hurry.
The three of them have been talking for so long, but they are going the wrong way?
It's a shame to be thrown to grandma's house.
Hu Dingyong complained dissatisfiedly: "Knowing that I have never been very familiar with the road, why didn't you remind me? ”
One of the subordinates scratched his head: "Brother Hu, we don't know either?" Isn't it the same when villages come and go? They didn't put up a sign saying that this was Zhangjia Village. Moreover, we have been in Xuanyang City for several years, either in the military camp or in Xuanyang City, how can we tell which is which......"
Hu Dingyong waved his hand: "Forget it, just don't do oolong anymore." Now it is certain that there are really monsters in Lijia Village, so let's hurry up and get down to business. ”
As he spoke, several people quickened their pace and walked in the direction of Lijia Village.
As he walked, one of his subordinates suddenly said worriedly: "Brother Hu, Zhangjia Village, where you haven't met monsters, has had such a hard time. Could the situation in Lijia Village be more serious? ”
Hu Dingyong paused.
The expressions of the three couldn't help but become solemn.
Then, without saying anything, he picked up his pace again and walked towards Lijia Village......